“Little Women”: The Young Artists Ensemble presents a stage version of Louisa May Alcott’s story about four sisters growing up in 1860s New England. 7:30 p.m. May 17, 2 and 7:30 p.m. May 18, 2 p.m. May 19, Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. $13.50-$15. 381-1246; yaeonline.com.

“Spamalot”: The Tony-winning musical comedy, with a book by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by Idle and John De Prez, is based on the film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” 8 p.m. May 17-18, 2 p.m. May 19, Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. $16-$22. 583-7900; simi-arts.org.

“Dulce Rosa”: Plácido Domingo will conduct the world premiere of this new opera by composer Lee Holdridge and librettist Richard Sparks as part of Los Angeles Opera’s “Off Grand” series of eclectic works. May 17 through June 9, The Broad Stage, Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. $20-$150. 310-434-3200; thebroadstage.com.

“Joe Turner’s Come and Gone”: Directed by Phylicia Rashad, the play is the second installment in August Wilson’s “The Century Cycle.” Through June 9, Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 213-628-2772; centertheatregroup.org.

“The Scottsboro Boys”: This Tony Award-winning musical based on a famous court case in the 1930s tells the story of nine teenage African American boys accused of rape. May 21 through June 30, Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. $20-$115. 213-972-4400; centertheatregroup.org.

Jami Sieber: Electric cellist Jami Sieber will perform at the Center for Spiritual Living in Ventura in support of her newest CD, “Timeless,” a calming mix of meditative songs. 7:30 p.m. May 17, 101 S. Laurel St., Ventura. Tickets, $20, available at brownpapertickets.com.